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How far is Rio De Janeiro from London?

The distance between London (London City Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5750 miles / 9254 kilometers / 4997 nautical miles.

London City Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from London to Rio De Janeiro

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5750.086 miles
  • 9253.866 kilometers
  • 4996.688 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5765.691 miles
  • 9278.981 kilometers
  • 5010.249 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from London to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 11 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from London to Rio De Janeiro generates about 683 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 683 kilograms equals 1 506 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E
Destination Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W